Whale Watching Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Guide
Back at the ship by about 11:15 am, 3 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 45 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h 30 min–2 h; we plan for 2 h. Latest sensible start: 11:45 am.
- 11:00 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 11:15 amBack at the tender pier3 h 45 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs up to 2 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 11:15 am — 2 h 45 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:45 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cabo San Lucas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Experience the whale season in Cabo San Lucas with an experience that combines the most emblematic places of Los Cabos with the search for humpback whales in their natural habitat.
We will start by navigating the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, touring attractions such as Balconcito Beach, the tropical fish reef, Pelican Rock, Love Beach, Neptune's Finger, the sea lion colony, and the Arch, where we will have the opportunity to take photographs.
Afterward, we will continue towards the waters of the Pacific Ocean and areas near Punta Ballenas to begin the search. Our captain and team will be attentive to the whale activity and will do everything possible to find the best viewing opportunities during the tour.
Each output is different: you can observe breaths, tails, flukes, jumps, or even mothers with their young. Since it is wild fauna, specific sightings and behaviors cannot be guaranteed.
Max 18 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Bottled water
- Bathroom available on some boats, subject to the assigned boat
Not included
- Gratuities
- Professional photographs not included
Itinerary
- 1Cabo San Lucas BeachWe will start by sailing through Bay of Cabo San Lucas while getting to know some of its first natural attractions. During the tour we will pass by Balconcito Beach, the tropical fish reef, the Pelican Rock, and we will approach Love Beach. Our team will show the main points of interest while we enjoy the bay scenery.
- 2Playa de los AmantesWe will continue through the Land's End area, passing in front of the famous Love Beach and some of its most representative natural formations. During this part of the tour we will be able to see Neptune's Finger, the sea lion colony, and the famous Scooby-Doo Rock before approaching the Arch.
- 3Arch of Cabo San LucasWe will arrive at the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, where we will have time to enjoy the view and take photographs of one of the most emblematic places in Los Cabos. During this part of the tour we will also be able to see the formations of End of the Earth and the Pirate's Cave before continuing towards the Pacific Ocean.
- 4Cabo San LucasAfter visiting the main attractions of Land's End, we will begin the humpback whale watching by sailing into the waters of the Pacific Ocean and areas near Punta Ballenas. The route can vary each day according to the location and natural movement of the whales. During the navigation we will be able to observe different behaviors such as breathing, tail-slapping, jumping, and, hopefully, mothers accompanied by their young. Our team will do everything possible to find the best sighting opportunities, always maintaining responsible and respectful observation. Since it is wild fauna in its natural habitat, specific sightings and behaviors cannot be guaranteed.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
We are in Plaza Bonita, in front of the fountain, at Pochos Juices and Smoothies. Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early for your check-in. Our team will be ready to receive and guide you.
- Use Google Maps: "Pochos Cabos Activities" or "Plaza Bonita". Avoid Apple Maps, it shows an incorrect location.
We are in Plaza Bonita, in front of the fountain, at Pochos Juices and Smoothies. Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early for your check-in. Our team will be ready to receive and guide you.
- Use Google Maps: "Pochos Cabos Activities" or "Plaza Bonita". Avoid Apple Maps, it shows an incorrect location.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Pochos Cabos Activities. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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